Sunday, August 21, 2011

QUICHE:Cook chicken or turkey in onion,1/2 tsp.thyme and rosemary(I use Italian seasoning,usually use leftover meat and broth).Take 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken and place in greased pan( I use iron frying pan) pour 1/2 cup of the broth on top chicken.

Row 5: Slip stitch into next dc, ch3, dc next dc, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into first ch2 space, dc into next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc into next 2 dc, slip stitch to top of first ch3 to join

Row 6: Slip stitch into next dc, ch3, dc into next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch2, 2dc) into next ch2 space, dc into next 4 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc into next 4 dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) into next ch2 space,skip 2 dc repeating around, slip stitch into top of first ch3

Continue on with the pattern in this way until it's as large as you want it. Make sure that once you've slip stitched to join the rows that you then slip stitch into the next stitch. As you go, be sure to alternate the number of double crochets in your "shells" (the "shells" are the series of stitches places into the chain 2 spaces on the points). The pattern begins with 3dc, ch2, 3dc, then switches to 2dc, ch2, 2dc, and then should switch back to 3dc, ch2, 3dc on the next row, and so on. This will ensure that you don't get any an uneven puckering effect in your blanket.

***(I'm doing the 2dc ch2 2dc as in Row 6,for each row right now,because I'm trying to get it to lay more flat.But I'm used to pulling out rows and rows if something doesn't go as I want.I'll let you know how that goes,maybe I'll try both and see the difference.)

UPDATE..This is what happens when you don't get enough of the color yarn when you're working on something.I can't find it on Joanne's,so hopefully they'll restock or I'll have to order it to finish this project. :D The 2dc ch2 2dc has worked fine,up till I ran out of the yarn. LOL

I got two out of the one roll of yarn,this one is smaller by a couple of rows,but can be used as another dishcloth or a warmpad.I wouldn't use it as a hotpad,because it doesn't have a back to it,though.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

This crocheted sun dishtowel or whatever you want to use it for is made out of cotton yarn,easy to wash up.I was playing around with a sun motif look and came up with this.I kind of over explain directions,so I hope you can understand it.

Sun Dishtowel

Use Cotton yarn for dishcloths

Chain 8,joinRnd 1: Ch3 for 1st dc,15 dc around,(16 dc)Rnd 2: Ch 4 for first dc and a ch 1,dc,ch 1, 15 more times (16 dc)Rnd 3: In 1st ch 1 space,ch 3 for 1st dc,2 more dc in same space.Cont around with 3 dc in each ch 1 space.(48 dc)Rnd 4: Sc in 1st dc,ch 4 sc in 3rd dc and next dc, ch 4...Cont in pattern,aroundRnd 5: Sc in 4 ch space,hdc,2 dc,hdc,sc in each 4 chain space aroundTo join motifs if you look at the close up,motifs will meet at two points.Work last row(Rnd 5) around in the working motif,but to join,sc,hdc,dc, sl st in between the two dc of adjoining motif,cont as normal in working motif,dc,hdc,sc and cont around.(sc,hdc,2 dc,hdc,sc in each 4 chain space)The last motif will join at two points with two other motifs.

The middleCh 8,Ch3 for 1st dc,15 dc around,(16 dc)Ch 2,sl st between the 2 dc of motif point,ch 2 and sl st in next dc of middle. Sl st into next dc,ch 2 and sl st into the next point of motif,ch 2 and sl st into next dc of middle. Cont until you've joined each point of the motifs.

Sc around the whole edge of the dishtowel.~~~~~~The one I worked at the very top has a different middle than this pattern above. I have a habit of doing my own thing when I'm crocheting. :D

7th rnd: Sc in loop just formed, in next ch-9 loop make sc, half dc and 6 dc; then ch 2, sl st in corner picot of First Motif, ch 2, sl

st in last dc made on Second Motif; in same loop on Second Motif make 6 dc, half dc and sc; sc in next loop, (ch 2, sc in next

loop of First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop of Second Motif) 3 times; in next ch-9 loop make sc, half dc and 6 dc, join picot as

before and complete as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Make 30 rows of 40 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif. Block to measurements.

This motif above is for the Carnation tablecloth...

The Carnation Tablecloth

This tablecloth measures about 50 x 68 inches. Each motif is about 3 ½ inches square. For this size cloth, you will need approximately 34 (200-yard) balls of size 30 Star Crochet Cotton; use a number 12 steel crochet hook. This motif could be made into various other articles.

Abbreviations: Ch (chain); st (stitch); sk (skip); sl st (slip stitch); sc (single crochet); rnd (round); lp (loop); sp (space); p (picot); tr treble(-thread over twice, work off 2 lps at a time; do double crochet); to make a cluster-hold last lp of each tr or dc on hook, thread over and pull through all lps at once.

Rnd 6: Ch 4, dc in each of next 7 tr with a ch 1 between each dc, * ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, dc in each of the next 8 tr with a ch 1 between, ch 2, (tr, ch 5, tr) in next sc corner), ch 2, dc in each of next 8 tr with a ch 1 between each dc, repeat from * twice, ch 2, tr in sc, ch 2, dc in each of next 8 tr with a ch 1 between each dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 5, tr) in next sc, ch 2, join with sl st in third st of ch.

Rnd 7: Sl st in next dc, ch 4, dc in each of the next 5 dc with a ch 1 between each dc, * ch 4, sc in next tr, ch 4, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the next 6 dc with ch 1 between each dc, ch 4, sk 1 lp, tr, ch 5, tr in next lp (corner), ch 4, sk lp and 1 dc, dc in each of the next 6 dc with a ch 1 between, repeat from * twice, ch 4, sc in next tr, ch 4, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the next 6 dc with a ch 1 between, ch 4, sk 1 lp, (tr, ch 5, tr) in next lp, ch 4, join in third ch of ch 4 first made.

Rnd 8: Sl st in next dc, ch 4, dc in each of the next 3 dc with a ch 1 between each, * ch 4, sc in next lp, ch 5, sc in next lp, ch 4, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the next 4 dc with a ch 1 between each dc, ch 4, sk 1 lp, 4 tr with ch 3 between each tr in next lp corner), ch 4, sk 1 dc, do in each of the next 4 dc with ch 1 between each dc, repeat from * twice, ch 4, sc in next lp, ch 5, sc in next lp, ch 4, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the next 4 dc with ch 1 between each dc, ch 4, sk 1 lp, 4 tr with ch 3 between each tr in next lp, ch 4, join in third st of ch.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 3 dc keeping last lp of each dc on hook, thread over and pull through all lps at once-a cluster made, * (ch 5, dc in next lp) 3 times, ch 5, dc in each of the next 4 dc for a cluster, (ch 5, tr in next tr) twice, ch 5, make two 3 tr clusters with a ch 7 between in next lp (corner), (ch 5, tr in next tr twice, ch 5, dc in each of the next 4 dc for a cluster, repeat from * around, join, cut thread.

Work a second motif in same manner joining it to the first motif in last rnd as follows: ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc for a cluster, (ch 5, dc in next lp) 3 times, ch 5, dc in each of the next 4 dc for a cluster, (ch 5, tr in next tr) twice, ch 5, a 3 tr cluster in next lp, ch 3, join to corresponding lp of first motif, ch 3, a 3 tr cluster in same sp of second motif, ch 5, tr in next tr, ch 2, sk 1 lp of first motif, sc in next lp, ch 2, tr in next tr of second motif, ch 5, dc in each of the next 4 dc for a cluster, ch 2, sk 1 lp of first motif, SC in next lp, ch 2, dc in next lp of second motif, * ch 2, sc in next lp of first motif, ch 2, dc in next lp of second motif, repeat from * once, ch 2, sc in next lp of first motif, ch 2, dc in each of the next 4 dc of second motif for a cluster, ch 5, tr in next tr of second motif, ch 2, sk 1 lp of first motif, sc in next lp, ch 2, tr in next tr of second motif, ch 5, a 3 tr cluster in next lp, ch 3, join to corner lp of first motif, ch 3, 3 tr cluster in same sp of second motif, ch 5, tr in next tr and complete rnd same as first motif.

Join all motifs in same manner.

Edge-Join thread at corner, ch 4, cluster st in same sp, (ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for a p, ch 2, cluster st in same sp) twice, ** ch 4, sc in next lp, ch 4, M cluster st in next lp, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for a p, ch 2, cluster st in same sp, ch 4, sc in next lp, ch 4, repeat from * 3 times, cluster st in next lp, ch 2, ch 4 for a p, ch 2, cluster st in same lp, ch 4, sc in joining of motifs, ch 4, sk remainder of corner lp of next motif, cluster st in next lp, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for a p, ch 2, cluster st in same lp, repeat from ** around working 3 cluster sts with ch 2, ch 4 for a p, ch 2 between each cluster st at corners.

The WORKBASKET 1955

My Mom used to get these books and I don't know what happened to all of them.When you're young you can't always see the value of things like you can when you're older. I wish I had all those now.

Above is the Grandma's Popcorn motif for a bedspread.I have the details on this post...

Monday, August 8, 2011

Years ago I did a pine tree yoyo afghan called Primitive Pines Yo Yo Afghan.Here's the old site where I got it and it tells how to crochet yoyos. Here's the photo of my afghan,sorry the quality isn't so wonderful,had to take pics with my little computer camera back then. :) I gave it away,but I'm going to make another one,because it was so much fun.

America

About Me

I love the Lord and my family tremendously.I'm a crochet addict and love vintage things.The mulberrry tree as in I Chronicles 14:15,David was told,do nothing till you hear "the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees"a rushing wind to lead us.